In this ongoing weekly art class, students will be engaged in creating watercolor art plus mixed media elements, with my instruction and support and in community with each other. The structure of this class is a combination of teacher instruction and demonstration of watercolor techniques, independent practice and interacting/sharing with each other through discussion, sharing and reflection. Breakdown of our 75-minute class: 1. Icebreaker + community building. 2. Intro to Painting topic of the Class 3. Guided instruction and demonstration of a light sketch/drawing 4. Guided instruction and demonstration of watercolor painting together 5. Sharing and Wrap-up. The classroom space is one in which each student will feel safe, understood, respected and valued. *Siblings and/or co-learners must be enrolled to attend and participate in the class. Be ready to start with all of your art supplies and work area set up; we will be starting promptly at the scheduled class time. WEEKLY TOPICS/THEMES*: Week of June 19 - Kehinde Wiley Inspired Self-Portrait ** (I realize the Juneteenth is a Federal Holiday in the US. We will be celebrating my making art inspired by African-American artist Kehinde Wiley) Week of June 26 - Hilma af Klint Inspired Abstract Week of July 3 - Floral Mixed Media Inspired by Matisse Week of July 10 - Wild Irises Inspired by Van Gogh Week of July 17 - Marvelous Mandala- Geometric Design That's a wrap on Summer 2025 classes, be sure to check back for future summer offerings. Thank you! Have a great 25/26 school year! *Specific topics/projects subject to change.
This class is for aspiring artists who aren't afraid to express themselves creatively through art making.
Students will create original works of watercolor art that reflect their feelings and unique individuality. We will learn various watercolor techniques and practice them each class meeting.
Please have your watercolor supplies at the ready and set-up to create at the start of each class meeting. Supplies List: Items with an *asterik are highly suggested, the brand does not matter. WATERCOLOR PAINTS: + *Watercolor Paints- WATERCOLOR PAPER: + *Watercolor Paper- Suggested size: 9 X 12* inches (*largest I recommend) Note: ***I highly suggest having Watercolor paper- it is designed to hold water and not buckle or warp. BRUSHES: + *A variety of water color paint brushes (qty. 1-5): Set For example, I like to use Round brushes, sizes 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 16 MISC: + *Water container - can be an up-cycled yogurt container, etc + paper towels - 1-2 sheets + sharpened pencil/eraser MISC ART SUPPLIES: + oil pastels or colored pencils +circle tracing tool (compass is great), but can be a paper plate, etc + a ruler + pair of scissors + blue painters tape/Frog tape (or washi tape works well) + salt (basic table salt) + Metallic Watercolor set (found on many online retail outlets) + Paint pens, any color permanent markers (I.e. Sharpie brand) A variety of this and that (various items that are relatively easy to obtain an/or already in home) will be requested/required for classes from time to time including printing out a pdf black/white hand out. These announcements will be made in our Classroom for Enrolled Students in advance. See you in the studio!
I am offering this class because I love art making, and have an art studio in my home where I make art big and small, almost every day. My own unique style of art making incorporates mixed media, it's awesome. I love creating something beautiful that didn’t exist ever before! I have been making art since I was three-years old and grew up in a home environment where creativity was a way of life.
I’ve always been creative and interested in colors, textures, textiles, fashion design and traveling the globe appreciating diverse cultures. I am inspired by nature, the cosmos and color most of all! To me, making art, expressing myself creatively and teaching others to do that, are as natural as breathing. Kids of all ages love my inspired, relaxed and energetic style of teaching art. I have been teaching art in formal settings for over 15 years.